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and operator requirements. Managing the cloud is also no longer a catchphrase in this context – networked systems have proved to be stable and secure. Countrywide networked systems utilising IoT, 5G, and cloud offer the possibility to build flexible and cost- oriented system architectures. 5G technology will stimulate the growth of technology, mainly because of the low latency in the network, which is a necessary condition for the fulfilment of IoT. One of the main advantages of IoT is scalability and flexibility – the possibility to connect many plug-and-play devices and deploy them almost anywhere. The data can easily be shared through the network and presented on a mobile device or in an operation centre. The cloud offers scalability with computing and storage, and the possibility of monitoring all devices. The cloud has a pay-for-what-you-use model and the introduction of serverless solutions allows cost optimisation even more.
Fundamental security Data security is fundamental when using these technologies to adopt and gain the benefits of them successfully. Security in this space mainly involves the procedures and technology to secure the environments against external threats. Most cloud providers are spending a vast amount of money to create a secure cloud for their users. Their business model hinges on preventing breaches and maintaining trust. The user also has significant responsibility for the security, especially for the application, by strengthening the configuration, control of sensitive data, and access policies in the cloud. Also, to ensure that all data are safely transmitted and encrypted. C-UAS are operational and mission- critical, requiring real-time insights and giving accurate situational awareness to the local operator. However, instead of just running isolated systems at each airport, the efficiency and capability can be further enhanced by using cloud computing. Cloud computing gives the advantage that data from several airports are stored and accessed centrally. It reduces physical interaction with the hardware. All the individual systems will be
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monitored and operated from one control centre, contributing to lower costs. For example, it can be an advantage for software updates for monitoring each component. The cloud has almost unlimited capacity for computers, data storage and databases, making it possible to run advanced analytics or training machine learning models. This allows air navigation service providers to operate drone detection systems at several airports from one central site and to make use of highly qualified staff in a very efficient manner, which obviously also reduces operational costs. An additional benefit might be the usage of all detection and verification sensors, which prime function is to secure airport operations from non- cooperative drones for additional applications, such as bird detection, FOD on runways and taxiways as well as view enhancement.
Enhanced efficiency
In the event of a drone intrusion, a local operator should get accurate real-time information about the situation. The system should not be dependent on the bandwidth or reliability of the network connection to the central computing in the cloud. One solution is to move some of the workloads to the edge. Edge computing is sort of a distributed microcloud that can run complex processes on the node. Using Rheinmetall Skymaster on the edge,
which provides outstanding performance and automation, the airport control centre gets a comprehensive and accurate aerial picture, giving a superior level of awareness. Skymaster is also enhanced with AI to increase the efficiency of the classification of the drones and support the operator. The ATC controller is, therefore, in a secure position and can trust the recognised aerial picture to make their decisions – diverting traffic, closing and reopening of the airspace is crucial, and has a tremendous impact on passengers, airlines and the economy. If there is a need to launch an intervention against a non-cooperative drone, the ATC controller can share all the information and data with the responsible authority. Rheinmetall Skymaster has the capability to initiate the process, as well as performing threat evaluation and effector assignment. Several non-lethal effectors are available on the market already, but it is obvious and clear that no collateral damages must be caused or any disturbances to the sensitive infrastructure on ground; navigation and communication systems must not arise by the usage of counter measures. Securing an international airport is the Champions League of civil drone defence. Rheinmetall Air Defence offers the right capabilities to provide and manage complex C-UAS systems. ●
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